Synagogues gear up for the High Holy Days

Summer is winding down, and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year!

Jewish Rhode Island does not list information regarding specific services and schedules. This year, we contacted all the synagogues, temples and congregational groups and asked about in-person and virtual services as well as if tickets will be required. What follows is the current information from those who responded along with contact information from our files from all known synagogues, temples and groups in our coverage area.

For the most up-to-date information on service schedules, please contact the synagogues directly or visit their websites.

ORTHODOX

Congregation Beth Sholom

office@bethsholom-ri.org

401-236-7536

bethsholom-ri.org

401 Elmgrove Ave. (@ the Dwares JCC), Providence

In-person worship services with no tickets required. Suggested donation for non-members.

Congregation Mishkon Tfiloh

203 Summit Ave., Providence

In-person worship. Contact Shimon Yaakov 401-480-0852 for more information.

Congregation Ohawe Sholam

dgpliskin@gmail.com

401-725-3886 or 401-722-3146

671 East Ave., Pawtucket

In-person worship services with no tickets required.

Congregation Sha’arei Tefilla

shaareitefillaprov.org

450 Elmgrove Ave., Providence

In-person worship services with no tickets required.

Congregation Sons of Jacob

congsons@hotmail.com

401-274-5260

sonsofjacobsynagogue.net

Providence

Congregation Jeshuat Israel (at Touro Synagogue)

85 Touro St.

Newport, RI 02840

401-847-4794

tourosynagogue.org

cji@tourosynagogue.org

Rabbi Stephen Belsky (interim Rabbi)

In-person only. All are welcome: adults $90 for one holiday; $150 for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

CONSERVATIVE

Congregation Beth David

eadler3@cox.net

401-789-3437

cbdri.org

102 Kingstown Road, Narragansett

In-person and Zoom services available. Services held at Aqua Blue, Narragansett. Tickets required.

Temple Beth El of Fall River

385 High St.

Fall River, MA 02720

508-674-3529

Frtemplebethel.org

templebethel@comcast.net

Rabbi Mark Elber and Cantor Shoshana Brown,

spiritual leaders

In-person and Zoom. No tickets but non-members should let the temple know two days in advance that you plan to attend the services

Congregation B'nai Israel

224 Prospect St.

Woonsocket, RI 02895

401-762-3651

shalom-cbi.org

Cantor Jeffrey Cornblatt

Some services will be in person but off-site and all are online. No tickets are needed.  Non-members must call our office to be placed on the list to attend.

Congregation Sharah Zedek

6 Union St.

P.O. Box 1694

Westerly, RI 02891

401-345-1544

congregationsharahzedek.org

Zoom and in-person services; no tickets necessary. Email for link.

Congregation Tifereth Israel

145 Brownell Ave.

New Bedford, MA 02740

508-997-3171

tinewbedford.org

office@tinewbedford.org

Guest Cantor Michelle Rubenstein

Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich

Hybrid services with tickets required. Tickets for members, non-member $100 and can e-mail or call temple for tickets

Temple Emanu-El

99 Taft Ave.

Providence, RI 02906

401-331-1616

teprov.org

Rabbi Michael Fel

Hazzan Brian Mayer

Hybrid, in person and zoom

Tickets are required,

Non-members are welcome, but tickets are required.

Temple Shalom

templeshalomrhodeisland@gmail.com

401-846-9002

templeshalomrhodeisland.org

233 Valley Road, Middletown

Tickets for members and their guests are included in membership. Military and students are free of charge. Tickets prices for non-members vary. See website to purchase tickets.

Temple Torat Yisrael

1251 Middle Road

East Greenwich, RI 02818

401-885-6600

toratyisrael.org

welcome@toratyisrael.org

Rabbi Ari Saks

Hybrid services with tickets required. For members, tickets are included with their dues.

Out-of-state guests of members may purchase tickets for $150 each.

REFORM

Newport Havurah, an association of Reform Jews

Newporthavurah1@gmail.com

401-423-0407

Newport

Contact for details about High Holy Days.

Temple Beth-El

70 Orchard Ave.

Providence, RI 02906

401-331-6070

temple-beth-el.org

Rabbi Sarah Mack and Rabbi Preston Neimeiser

Cantor Judy Seplowin

In-person services will be simultaneously livestreamed. Tickets required; contact the main office for more information.

Temple Habonim

165 New Meadow Road

Barrington, RI 02806

401-245-6536

templehabonim.org

Adina Davies, temple administrator

office@templehabonim.org

Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman

David Perolman

Hybrid (in person and streaming) services. No tickets, however, non-members are required to register in advance: www.templehabonim.org/worship/high-holy-days

Temple Sinai

30 Hagen Ave.

Cranston, RI 02920

401-942-8350

templesinairi.org

Rabbi Jeffrey Goldwasser

Cantor Deborah Johnson

In-person and Zoom services. Erev Rosh Hashanah and Yizkor are open to all. Tickets are required for 10 a.m. services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre. Family service for children grade 5 and under and their families, is open to all at 10 a.m. on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Non-members , as a one-time only opportunity, may purchase tickets for $100 each which covers both holidays.

RECONSTRUCTIONIST

Congregation Agudas Achim

office@agudasma.org

508-222-2243

agudasma.org

901 N. Main St., Attleboro, Massachusetts

Services will be led by Rabbi Talya Shalem Weisbard and Rabbi Ezra D. Weinberg. Some services are livestreamed. Non-members are welcome; please contact the office at 508-222-2243 or office@agudasma.org for ticket information. Anyone interested in more information about services should also contact the office or go to agudasma.org.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Brown RISD Hillel

info@brownrisdhillel.org

401-863-2805

brownrisdhillel.org

80 Brown St., Providence

Please contact info@brownrisdhillel.org for details.

Hillel Foundation at the University of Rhode Island

amyolson@uri.edu

401-874-2740

urihillel.org

6 Fraternity Circle, Kingston

In-person worship services with no tickets required. No cost for students; suggested donation for non-students.

Chabad CHAI Center of West Bay

rabbi@RabbiWarwick.com

RabbiWarwick@gmail.com

401-884-7888

RabbiWarwick.com

3871 Post Road, Warwick

Free and open to all. No reservation required.

Chabad of Northern RI

islandrabbi@gmail.com

401-499-2574

I1767 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln

In-person worship services. No tickets required but an RSVP is appreciated.

Chabad of Rhode Island Jewish Hospitality Center

believeinprovidence@gmail.com

401-273-7238

chabadriprovidence.com

360 Hope St., Providence

Free and open to all. No reservation required.

Chabad House of Southern RI

77 Main St,

South Kingstown, RI 02879

401-515-5833

www.chabadsri.com

Rabbi Mendy Reinitz

chabadsri@gmail.com

In-person services. No tickets required

Congregation Sons & Daughters of Ruth

401-466-2861

Block Island

Hayom

401-640-4299

Hayomhh2020@gmail.com

Cantor Denise Heitmann

In person and zoom. All are welcome. $195.00/Adult, $170.00 Senior, $36.00 Student

United Brothers Synagogue

205 High St.

Bristol, RI 02809

401-253-3460

unitedbrotherssynagogue.org

info@ubsbristol.com

Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck

In person services; no ticket needed.